CHAIRMAN of the Manning Alliance, Peter Epov, has applauded member for Lyne, Robert Oakeshott for his initiative in calling for priority consideration by the federal government for an independent scientific study into the impact of coal seam gas mining on water in the Manning and Gloucester valleys.
"This is a critical and a pivotal point in the fight to insulate the Manning Valley from coal seam gas mining," Mr Epov said yesterday.
"If Mr Oakeshott can deliver this, it can insulate the Manning and Gloucester valleys from the growing threat to its water supplies from coal seam gas activities."
The Alliance was formed last year to work with the community to prevent coal seam gas drilling in the Manning. It arranged the Blue Day rally to coincide with the local sittings of the NSW Upper House committee inquiry into coal seam gas mining, held at Club Taree.
Yesterday, it was announced that Mr Oakeshott had asked the federal government to identify the Manning as a priority region for scientific study into the impact of coal seam gas mining on the environment. (MRT Jan 23).
Manning River Times
Editor's Note: After the current performance of the 2 independents, Oakshott and Windsor ... one can only see these "acts of kindness" as a gesture to save their electoral butts. SQUAWK!! SQUAWK!!
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